Single gunshot heard near home in wildlife area, Berkeley Springs WV
WeaponsA person near Maverick Trail in the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area heard a single gunshot about an hour ago. The shot was fired approximately 20 to 40 feet from the caller's back porch. The person who fired the shot admitted to shooting deer and told the caller to report it.
Audio|Source: Morgan County Fire, EMS and Mutual Aid
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Any available standard county unit for shots heard, near Maverick Trail?
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What's that for you?
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Ten, Paula says she heard a gunshot about an hour ago, believes that someone is shooting deer, exchanged words with a gentleman, and he said he was perfectly fine doing it and told her to go ahead and call.
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Six mores.
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Go ahead, sir.
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Was it within 500 feet of the residence?
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She said it was one shot coming about 20 to 40 feet in the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management, from the caller's back porch,
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is how she explained it.
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Okay, just trying to pass it to NRP.
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We're not going to handle it on season.
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It's a special season going on, apparently.
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Location mentioned:
Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
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